Genotype-Phenotype Correlation in 153 Adult Patients With Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia due to 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency: Analysis of the United Kingdom Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Adult Study Executive (CaHASE) Cohort [PDF]
CONTEXT: In congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency, a strong genotype-phenotype correlation exists in childhood. However, similar data in adults are lacking.
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Introduction: Adrenal disorders could be a life-threatening emergency, hence requires immediate therapeutic management. For this awareness regarding its diagnosis, management, and treatment is prime important.
Sachin Chittawar+3 more
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Suboptimal psychosocial outcomes in patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia : epidemiological studies in a nonbiased national cohort in Sweden [PDF]
Context: Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), CYP21A2 deficiency, results in cortisol and aldosterone deficiency and increased production of androgens, with a good genotype phenotype correlation.
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Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia in Adults [PDF]
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is an autosomal recessive disorder affecting adrenal steroid synthesis. More than 95% of CAH cases are caused by reduced 21-hydroxylase function leading to variable extent of cortisol and aldosterone deficiency in ...
Falhammar, Henrik
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Summary: Adrenal insufficiency is managed by hormone replacement therapy, which is far from optimal; the ability to generate functional steroidogenic cells would offer a unique opportunity for a curative approach to restoring the complex feedback ...
Gerard Ruiz-Babot+18 more
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The Iowa Perinatal Letter, April-May-June 2008, Vol. 29, no. 2 [PDF]
This newsletter from The Department of Public Health about perinatal health care and ...
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Background: congenital adrenal hyperplasia is the most frequent cause of sexual ambiguity in childhood. Molecular diagnosis is an element to be considered for the management and genetic counseling of patients and relatives at risk. Objective: to identify
Taimí Barrueta Ordóñez+4 more
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Late onset congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency: revision of literature and preconception genetic study of five couples [PDF]
The deficiency of the enzyme 21-hydroxylase (21-HO) is responsible for about 90% to 95% of all cases of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (HCSR). This disorder is one of the most frequent hereditary illnesses of autosomal recessive trait. The illness can be
Baptista, C+7 more
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A case is described of a three-day-old female with salt wasting type of 21-hydroxylase deficient congenital adrenal hyperplasia who presented with acanthosis nigricans of both axillae.
Selim Kurtoğlu+3 more
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The value of serum levels of dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate as a screening test for late-onset congenital adrenal hyperplasia [PDF]
Objective: To evaluate the use of serum level of dehydroepiandrosteronesulfate as a screening test for late-onset congenital adrenal hyperplasia.Methods: Fourteen hirsute women with elevated serum levels ofdehydroepiandrosterone sulfate, 17 hirsute women
Marcos Yorghi Khoury+5 more
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